Totti honoured with top Laureus awards

Roma great Francesco Totti has been honoured with an Exceptional Achievement award in recognition of his decorated career at the Laureus awards.

Conte prime candidate for Italy job

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been confirmed as a prime candidate for the Italy head coach job.

Arsenal should target managers like Pochettino – Wright

Ian Wright struggled to make a case for under-fire boss Arsene Wenger to continue at Arsenal next season as the former striker said the Gunners should target a manager like Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino.

City shouldn’t be put on a “pedestal” – Kompany

Vincent Kompany insisted Manchester City should not be put on a “pedestal” following their EFL Cup success as he challenged the club to win more trophies.

Ronaldo targets record sixth Ballon d’Or

Cristiano Ronaldo believes he can win a record-breaking sixth Ballon d’Or in 2018, although he insists he is happy with his career total to date.

Neymar suffers fractured foot, PSG confirm

Neymar is a major doubt for Paris Saint-Germain’s last-16 Champions League second leg against Real Madrid after the Brazilian suffered a fractured foot.

CSL side Yifang sign Atletico pair Carrasco, Gaitan

Atletico Madrid have sold Yannick Carrasco and Nicolas Gaitan to Chinese Super League (CSL) side Dalian Yifang.

Rami saddened but pleased about Neymar injury

Marseille defender Adil Rami was sorry to see Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar suffer an ankle injury, but is glad his team will not face the Brazilian in the Coupe de France.

UCL qualification is a must for Liverpool – Salah

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has told his teammates that qualifying for the Champions League is “not optional” and shrugged off reports he could leave the club at the end of the season.

Liverpool win had everything – Klopp

Jurgen Klopp hailed Liverpool’s 4-1 win over West Ham United as a “joy to watch for everybody” after his side climbed to second in the Premier League.